AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUS–China Summit Fallout: Trump wrapped up his Beijing visit saying the two sides struck “fantastic” trade deals, with China agreeing to buy US oil, soybeans, LNG and 200 Boeing aircraft—while he also insisted Xi’s “declining nation” remark was aimed at the Biden era, not the current one. Middle East Tensions: Trump and Xi also pushed for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran and shipping risks stay in focus. Ukraine War: Russia hit Kyiv with a massive barrage of drones and missiles, killing at least 16 including children, while Ukraine said air defences downed most of the attacks; in parallel, Russia and Ukraine completed a 205-for-205 prisoner exchange. Public Health: Africa CDC confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, reporting 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths. Africa Spotlight: Nigeria’s Tinubu urged reform of global finance at the Africa Forward Summit, and South Africa’s tourism leaders signed a South Africa–Mauritius tourism MoU at Africa’s Travel Indaba. Business & Tech: China’s railway travel rose 6.8% in early 2026, and chip demand is pulling orders back to Chinese foundries amid a mature-node capacity crunch.
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